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OL 8 must use a separate file system for "/var".
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-248608 | OL08-00-010540 | SV-248608r902793_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| The use of separate file systems for different paths can protect the system from failures resulting from a file system becoming full or failing. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-06-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-52042r902792_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify that a separate file system has been created for "/var" with the following command: $ sudo grep /var /etc/fstab /dev/mapper/... /var xfs defaults,nodev 0 0 If a separate entry for "/var" is not in use, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-51996r779389_fix) |
|---|
| Migrate the "/var" path onto a separate file system. |